- Position Title
- BUDGET TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MO-12011978-AR-23-174 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 16, 2023 to Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Assessment 1
Respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide.
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Do you possess a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the budgetary process; skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication; write English in reports and presentation formats; communicate clearly and effectively; present formal training presentations and briefings; and skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you possess a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma?
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Do you possess at least 6 months of specialized experience in basic finance budget training or competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities, and behaviors) that provided you with knowledge of financial principles and procedures; and possess understanding of the basic principles and concepts of government financial budget business program requirements? The specialized experience must also demonstrates the ability to verify the accuracy of codes, amounts or similar data in numeric form against related documents; interpret and apply regulations and directives, and to provide information orally and in writing.
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IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO QUESTION 3, do you possess an undergraduate level education with studies in one of or a combination of the following required disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management OR did you complete an Army or Air Force Financial Technical School Course and were awarded the applicable and compatibility military skills?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Developed and recommended procedures, objectives and processes pertaining to preparation and execution of the organizational budget.
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Ensured timely submission of budget estimates by staff officials.
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Reviewed and consolidated budget estimates, taking into account issues, problems and conflicts within the budget program.
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Persuaded officials to revise estimates that do not conform to established guidelines or requirements.
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Maintained an accurate record of incoming and outgoing funds.
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Provided ongoing analysis and evaluation of budget status to ensure priorities and mission objectives were achieved.
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Projected program needs, taking into account funding variations and knowledge of organizational requirements.
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Identified funding shortages and takes action to ensure priority projects were not eliminated.
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Recommended transfer or allotment of funds to cover increases in obligations within established limits.
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Prepared and updated status reports.
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Reviewed, edited and ensured accuracy of reports prior to release to management officials.
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Ensured management officials and budget committee was provided current program status.
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Provided information and guidance on procedures, forms and documentation to support budget estimates.
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Informed officials of current guidelines for preparation of estimates.
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Ensured budget reports were submitted promptly and that fund usage met statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?